Michel Ney

Executed for treason after the Bourbon Restoration.

Commanded French troops at the Battle of Waterloo.

Appointed Peer of France by Louis XVIII during the First Restoration.

Awarded the title of Prince of the Moskwa after the Battle of Borodino.

Played a crucial role in the disastrous retreat from Russia.

Participated in Napoleon's invasion of Russia.

Created Duke of Elchingen for his victory at the Battle of Elchingen.

Played a key role in the French victory at the Battle of Friedland.

Commanded a corps in the Battle of Jena.

Promoted to Marshal of France by Napoleon.

Married Aglaé Louise Auguié, niece of Madame Campan.

Served with distinction in the Army of the Rhine.

Promoted to Captain in the French Army.

Enlisted in the Colonel-General Hussar Regiment.

Born in Sarrelouis, France (now Saarlouis, Germany).